St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1600 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550 www.saintmarys-ave.org

Tel. 661-947-3306 • Fax 661-947-8687 Parish Office Hours Monday: 12:00PM-7:30PM, Tuesday-Friday: 8:00AM - 7:30PM, Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 noon, 1:00-3:00PM [email protected] Associate Pastor: Fr. Sengol Rajan [email protected]

Deacon: Elvys Perez [email protected]

Associate Pastor: Fr. Xavier [email protected]

Pastor: Fr. Vaughn Winters

Associate Pastor: Fr. Noe Sanchez [email protected]

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Deacon: Ed Caputo [email protected]

In Residence: Fr. Tomas White [email protected]

St. Mary’s School 273-5555 [email protected]

Office of Religious Education

273-5554 FAX: 273-5525 [email protected]. Office Hours—Horario de Oficina

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:00PM

Religious Gift Store Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM & 4:30 - 9:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Monday – Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon closed on the weekend

Sunday Mass Schedule/Horario de Misa Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM

Confession/Confesiones Saturday 4:00PM - 5:30PM & 6:30 - 7:00 PM Sábado 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM y 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Misas en Español: Sabado 7:30 PM Domingo 12:30 Mediodia y 2:30 PM ———————————————– Weekday Masses/Misa Durante la Semana Monday Through Friday: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Days 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 6:00 PM (English)

Dias Santos 7:30 PM (Español)

Lake Los Angeles Mission At Lake Los Angeles School 16310 East Avenue Q Palmdale, CA 93591 Contact Karen Bateman: 274-2272 Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM (Bilingual)

Devotions/Devociones Miracluous Medal: Mon. 6:00 PM Morning Prayer 8:15 before 8:30 AM Mass Adoration/Adoración: Wed. 6:00-7:00PM & Fri. 9AM - 6:00PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wed. 6:30PM Rosary: after the 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM daily Mass Right to Life Rosary: Friday 12:00 noon Cenacle of Prayer for Vocations: Monday 9:00 AM

Our Lady of the Desert Mission 35647 87th St. East Littlerock, CA 93543 Contact: 965-6139

Sunday Mass:7:00 AM, 8:30 AM (Español) 10:30 AM (English) Adoration/Confession: Fri./Viernes: 7-8 PM

Acton Mission At High Desert Jr. High School 3620 Antelope Woods Road Acton, CA 93510 Contact: Bea Fedor (805) 279-2618

Sunday Mass 8:30 AM (English)

Welcome to St. Mary’s Message from Our Pastor, Fr. Vaughn Winters

March 10, 2013

Mensage de Nuestro Pastor, Padre Vaughn Winters

The St. Mary's Parish Community was saddened to hear of the death of Father Richard Gleason, former Associate Pastor here at St. Mary's from 1993 to 2001. He was 71 and died unexpectedly on February 20th. Father Gleason served the people of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles faithfully for 46 years, serving the last 12 years at St. Augustine Church in Culver City. His Mass of Christian Burial was on February 28 at St. Augustine. Parishioner Betty Wirick who was a close friend of Father has this to share about his funeral:

La Parroquia de Santa María se entristeció al enterarse de la muerte del Padre Richard Gleason, Pastor Asociado anterior aquí en Santa María desde 1993 a 2001. Tenía 71 años y murió inesperadamente el 20 de febrero. El Padre Gleason sirvió a los feligreses de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles fielmente durante 46 años, al servicio de los últimos 12 años en la Iglesia de San Agustín en Culver City. Su Misa de entierro Cristiano fue el 28 de febrero en San Agustín. Feligreses Betty Wirick que era un amigo cercano del Padre tiene esto para compartir acerca de su funeral:

"For those that are interested I would like to share his beautiful services. It was such a pleasure to see the tremendous love the people of St. Augustine have for Father Richard. The Vigil was Wednesday and the large church was packed. The Holy Mass was celebrated by Arch Bishop Gomez and six bishops concelebrated and also 50 or more priest concelebrated. His sister and two nieces from Colorado attended. His cousins from California and many friends attended. The church was packed and so full of love for Father. Pray for Father & family & close friends. "

"Para aquellos que estén interesados me gustaría compartir sus servicios funerarias que fueron hermosas. Era un placer ver el tremendo amor al pueblo de San Agustín para el Padre Richard. La vigilia fue el miércoles y la gran iglesia estaba llena. La Santa Misa fue celebrada por el Arzobispo Gómez y seis obispos concelebraron y también concelebraron 50 o más sacerdote. Su hermana y dos sobrinas de Colorado asistieron. Sus primos de California y muchos amigos asistieron. La iglesia estaba llena y tan llena de amor por el Padre. Oren por el Padre y su familia y amigos cercanos ".

Thank you for your prayers for Father Gleason who served ours and so many other parish communities so well, and for prayers for his family and friends.

Gracias por sus oraciones para el Padre Gleason quien fue nuestra y otras comunidades parroquiales tantos tan bien, y oraciones por su familia y amigos.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Vaughn

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, Padre Vaughn

Movie Screening of “Restless Heart” Saturday March 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM The Catholic parishes of the Antelope Valley are proud to present “Restless Heart” at the Cinemark 22 Theatres in Lancaster. This is the first full-length feature film about Saint Augustine, based on his own writings. Tickets are $10 each and seating is limited so please plan to purchase your tickets early. For more information call the St. Mary’s parish office 947-3306.

Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad Invita su ultreya mensual que se llevara a cabo el sabo 16 de MARZO a las 7:00 Pm en el antiguo de la escuela en nuestra parroquia Santa Maria, si ya vivio un cursillo venga y comparta con cursillistas locales y visitantes de otras parroquias, si aun no ha vivido esta maravillosa experiencia, aparte este tiempo para venir , compartir, y conocer por los testimonios,las maravillas que el Señor ha realizado en la vidas de quienes ya lo han vivido ; los esperamos, mayor informacion al tel. 661 268-2241

Welcome to St. Mary’s

PENANCE SERVICE WITH CONFESSION ST. MARY, PALMDALE

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 20th

SERVICIO PENITENCIAL CON CONFESION 7:00 PM

SACRED HEART, LANCASTER TUESDAY MARCH 26TH

7:00 PM

FR. SERRA, QUARTZ HILL

7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY MARCH 27TH

March 10, 2013

CONFESIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS DE LA TERCERA EDAD

SENIOR CONFESSIONS

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ST. MARY, PALMDALE

TUESDAY MARCH 26TH

9:00 - 11:00 AM

REGULAR CONFESSIONS SATURDAYS AT ST. MARY’S 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

¡NO HABRA CONFESIONES EL SABADO DE GLORIA EL 30 DE MARZO! NO CONFESSIONS ON SATURDAY MARCH 30TH EASTER VIGIL!

St. Mary Palm Sunday March 24th Domingo De Ramos el dia 24 de Marzo Mass Schedule / Horario de Misas Saturday Vigil Mass March 23rd English Mass 5:30 PM Sabado el 23 de Marzo Misa Vigilia de Ramos Misa en Español 7:30 PM Sunday March 24th / Domingo el 24 de Marzo 7:00 AM English 8:30 AM English 10:30 AM English 12:30 PM Spanish/Español 3:00 PM Spanish/Español 5:30 PM English

Welcome to St. Mary’s

March 10, 2013

St. Mary’s, Palmdale Holy Thursday Thursday

March 28, 2013

7:30 PM

Bilingual Concelebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Washing of Feet, followed by procession to the Altar of Repose in the Hall and Adoration until 12:00 PM.

Iglesia Santa Maria Jueves Santo Jueves, dia 28 de March 7:30 PM Misa Bilingue Concelebrada De La Cena Del Señor y Lavatorio De Los Pies, procescion al Altar de Reposo en el salon parroquial hasta las12:00 PM.

St. Mary’s Palmdale, Friday March 29, 2013 12:00 Noon Station of the Cross (English) 1:00 PM Seven Last Words (English) 2:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy (English) Celebration of the Passion 7:30 PM Via Crucis & Good Friday Liturgy (Spanish)

Iglesia Santa Maria, Viernes Santo 29 de Marzo 12:00 PM Via Crucis (Ingles) 1:00 PM Las Ultimas Siete Palabras (Ingles) 2:00 PM Liturgia De Viernes Santo (Ingles) Celebracion de la Pasion 7:30 PM Via Crucis y Liturgia de Viernes Santo (Español)

Littlerock, Our Lady of the Desert 5:00 PM Live Stations of the Cross (Spanish) 6:30 PM Good Friday Liturgy (Bilingual)

Nuestra Señora del Desierto, Littlerock 5:00 PM Via Crucis en Vivo (Español) 6:30 PM Liturgia de Viernes Santo (Bilingüe)

Acton Mission High Desert School 3015 W. Sacramento St. 7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy (English)

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8:30 AM All are invited to witness the “giving of the Lord’s Prayer” to the Elect and Candidates during prayer service.

8:30 AM Todos estan invitados a presenciar la entrega de la oracion del Padre Nuestro a los Electos y Candidatos durante el servicio de oración

7:30 PM EASTER VIGIL (Bilingual) followed by reception for the neophytes

7:30 PM VIGILIA PASCUAL (Bilingue) la recepción sera en el salon parroquial para los neófitos

Sábado de Gloria

Mass Schedule March 31st / Horario de Misas el dia 31 de March St. Mary’s Palmdale / Iglesia Sta. Maria 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:30 PM

Lake Los Angeles Mission 16310 E. Ave. Q 8:30 AM Bilingual/Bilingüe

English/Ingles English/Ingles English/Ingles Spanish/Español Spanish/Español NO Sunday evening Mass

Acton Mission 3620 Antelope Woods Rd. 8:30 AM English/Ingles

Littlerock Mission Our Lady of the Desert / Nuestra Señora del Desierto 7:00 & 8:30 AM Spanish / Español & 10:30 AM English/Ingles

Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament & Divine Mercy Chaplet Time: Date: Where: Language:

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday April 15th Conference Center English - All are welcome!

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Testimony Homily Fr. Raja & Rajan Singing Benediction

Preceded by daily recitation of the Chaplet & Novena Prayers (day-wise) from Good Friday March 29th - April 6th St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Palmdale at 3:00 PM (The Hour of Mercy!)

Welcome to St. Mary’s

March 10, 2013

Saint Mary’s Parish BINGO! Every Thursday Night! IN THE NEW PARISH HALL * Friendly Volunteers * • •

Hot Food *

* Large Parking Lot *

Doors open - 4:30 PM Regular Program 6:30 - 9:00 PM

* Reserved Parking for Handicap* *

Free Coffee & Tea * * ATM cash machine available *

* Proceeds support the many ministries of Saint Mary’s Parish *

St. Mary’s Ca 1600 E. Av tholic Church e. (661)947-3 R-4 Palmdale, CA 306

BUY IN : REGULAR GAMES 1 PACK

= $ 12. 00

2 PACKS = $ 20. 00 19 games Each game pays $250.00 guaranteed! Assortment of Pull Tabs sold all evening!

St. Mary’s Holy Fire Prayer Community presents

( EACH ADDITIONAL PACK = $5.00 )

ACCW Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women All Catholic Women are Members Date of Meeting: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Knights of Columbus

CLEANSING RENEWAL Place:

Address: 719 West Avenue M, Lancaster, CA 93534

March 12, 19, 26, 2013 Tuesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm

PROGRAM: 9:00AM

REGISTRATION for DAY OF RECOLLECTION

10:00AM Call to Order

11:30AM Mass - Celebrant:

Speaker: Abbey

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Room For More Info: Please call B.J. (661) 285-1022 or Celia (661) 618-3990 St. Mary’s Church, 1600 E. Ave. R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550

Fr. Francis Benedict, O.S.B., Abbot Emeritus St. Andrew’s 12:30PM Luncheon: Charge: $25.00 PREPAID

Checks payable to and Mail to: Barbara Ballman, 715 W. Avenue H-8, Lancaster, CA 93534 2:30PM Adjournment Reservations (deadline: Thursday, March 14, 2013 (Note – Allow 5 days for postal service)

Call: Barbara Ballman (661) 942-2080

Welcome to St. Mary’s Life is what you make it, He calls us – Invites us – to put sin out of our lives !!! Join the community of St. Mary’s Parish for the last live dramatic presentation of the …… “The way OF THE CROSS” (“VIA CRUCIS”) On

March 10, 2013

BUNDLE SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2013 On March 10, 2013 our Parish is having a Bundle Sunday for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores. Please bring your useable clothing and useable household items on this day. Their truck will be here at our church parking lot. Please help them in their endless efforts to assist the needy. They are in great need of furniture and large appliances. Call them for pick up of any heavy items at (323) 224-6280 or 800/97-HELP-1.

March 22, 2013 Friday, 7:00 pm St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1600 East Ave. R-4 Palmdale, CA 93550 Presider Fr. Vaughn winters

El 10 de marzo 2013 nuestra Parroquia está teniendo un domingo de bulto para la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl tiendas de segunda mano. Por favor traiga su ropa usable y artículos usables del hogar en el día de hoy. Su camión estará aquí en nuestro estacionamiento de la iglesia. Por favor ayude en sus esfuerzos interminables para ayudar a los necesitados. Ellos tienen una gran necesidad de muebles y grandes electrodomésticos. Llame a ellos para recoger de objetos pesados en (323) 2246280 o 800/97-HELP-1.

This Passion Play is supported by about 30 casts/members (in full costume) to portray various characters such as Jesus, Mary, John, James, Peter, Judas, Caiaphas, Pilate, High Priests, Mary Magdalene, Barrabas, Simon of Cyrene, Centurion, etc… Mark your calendar for this very special presentation which is through the combined effort and involvement of the Filipino-American Community and the different ministries of St. Mary’s Church.

To read and learn about Sunday readings visit: www.liturgy.slu.edu The site is completely free of charge, sponsored by the Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University. Para leer y aprender acerca de las lecturas Dominicales visite el sitio: www.liturgy.slu.edu Luego vaya al enlace español, este sitio es gratis y es hospiciado por el Centro de Litúrgia de la Universidad de San Luis. CHILDREN BAPTISMS, FIRST COMMUNIONS, AND CONFIRMATION REGISTRATIONS On-Line (Internet) Registrations will start in the month of April. In person registrations will be in the month of June For more information please visit our website: www.saintmarys-ave.org—Religious Education page. INFORMACION DE LAS REGISTRACIONES PARA LA EDUCACION RELIGIOSA POR FAVOR VISTE NUESTRO SITIO DE INTERNET Y VAYA A LA PAGINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA—www.saintmarys-ave.org

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SPECIAL SERIES FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH CONTINUES... MORALITY: March 11 & 13, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.—Parish Hall. We will learn that the way we live our lives influences you and the ones around you. MORALIDAD: Marzo 12, 2013 de 6:00 a 7:30 P.M.—Salon Parroquial. Aprenderemos a que la forma como vives tu vida te influencia a ti y a los que estan a tu alrededor.

Welcome to St. Mary’s

March 10, 2013

GRAN RECORRIDO POR LOS SANTUARIOS MARIANOS DE EUROPA Hoy venimos buena Madre de lugares diferentes a traerte nuestras penas y plegarias muy fervientes. ¡El recorrido Mariano mas completo en solo 16 dias! Visitando 5 Paises en un solo recorrido

ITALIA FRANCIA

ESPAÑA

PORTUGAL

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

ITINERARIO DIA POR DIA

Precio por persona $ 4, 285. 00

Mayo 15 Mayo 16 Mayo 16 Mayo 18 Mayo 19 Mayo 20 Mayo 21 Mayo 22 Mayo 23 Mayo 24 Mayo 25 Mayo 26 Mayo 27 Mayo 28 Mayo 29 Mayo 30 Mayo 31

Precio Incluye: Avión ida y vuelta con itinerario descrito Noches de alojamiento en hoteles categoría (3***5) Desayuno y cena tipo bufete en los hoteles diariamente City Tour en: Roma-Asís-Lisboa con guía local de habla hispana Entrada a la catedral de Orvieto Reservación de la Santa Misa diaria Asistencia la llegada y salida en los Aeropuertos Autobuses de lujo panorámicos equipados con las mas modernas instalaciones Guía bilingüe licenciado durante todo el recorrido Maleteros en los hoteles Impuestos de Avión Entradas y visitas a todos lugares de interés que se describen en itinerario Boleto del Ferry Ancona / Split con cabinas dobles y servicios privados Cena y desayuno a bordo del Ferry Impuestos portuarios en Ancona Boleto de ida y vuelta en el Vaporeto en Venecia

Los Angeles—Roma Roma Roma Roma - Orvieto - Asis Asis Asis - Loreto - Ancona / Split Split - Medjugorje Medjugorje Medjugorje - Venecia Venecia - Padua - Montichiari Montichiari - Niza Niza - Lourdes Lourdes Lourdes - Santander Santader - Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela - Fatima Fatima - Lisboa - Salida

No te pierdas la gran oportunidad de estar en los Santuarios mas visitados por toda nuestra comunidad Hispana.

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No incluye : almuerzos y bebidas en los alimentos, tasas de aeropuerto, impuestos de frontera, visados, ningún tipo de seguro, gastos personales, propinas a chofer y guía , Entradas y visitas que no estén especificadas en itinerario.

Solicita tu hoja de inscripción y mas detalles del Tour Contactando: al Padre Noe Sanchez (661) 947-3306 [email protected] Sr. y Sra. Walter De Leon (323) 466-3675 (323) 698-7373 Coordinadores

Welcome to St. Mary’s

Sunday Masses Sat. March 9, 2013 5:30 PM Cisco Huerta (Birthday) 7:30 PM † Hilario Martinez Sun. March 10, 2013 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 7:00 AM † Leonor Scarf 8:30 AM † Ignacio Yumena 10:30 AM † Marilyn Ann Delaney 12:30 PM† Manuel De Jesus y Luis Cordova y Francisco Dimas 2:30 PM † Javier & Ana Figueroa (25 Aniversario de Boda) 5:30 PM † Lourdes S. Macabio

March 10, 2013

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry SAVE THE DATES! St. Mary’s Church New Hall Lenten Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (or sold out) March 15th, & 22nd Proceeds benefit the church building fund! Details to follow

Littlerock 7:00 AM † Berta De La Cruz 8:30AM

† Irene y Luis Salinas

10:30 AM

Rudy Ochoa (Birthday)

Lake LA

8:30 AM Florencio Michelena y Familia (Sp. Int.)

Acton

8:30 AM

The Acton Community

¡Los Caballeros de Colon Preparan el Pescado Frito! Guarde Las Fechas En el Salón Parroquial De Santa María

Weekday Masses Mon. March 11 6:30 AM † Odessa McDermott 8:30 AM Bonafilio Avila (Healing) 7:30 PM Rosa y Valerio Lupercio (Healing) Tues. March 12th 6:30 AM † Colleen Applegate 8:30 AM † Rosario Bins 7:30 PM † Rafael Hernandez Molina Wed. March 13th 6:30 AM † Gabriela Diaz (15 Birthday) 8:30 AM Dominic Gittens (Birthday) 7:30 PM † Gabriel Murillo y Juan Carlos Thurs. March 14th 6:30 AM Fr. Vaughn Winters (Birthday) 8:30 AM Dominic Gittens (Birthday) 7:30 PM † Alicia Galvez de Leon Fri. March 15th 6:30 AM Carolina Cabral (Birthday) 8:30 AM † Arron Proghovnick Sat. March 16th 8:30 AM Dr. Jose M. Perez & Family (Special Intention)

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For unlimited Masses said in Rome please come to the parish office cost per Mass is $10. Para las Misas en Roma sin limite puede llegar a la oficina parroquial $10. por cada Misa.

Los viernes cuaresmales de 5:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. (o hasta que se venda toda la comida) Marzo 15 y 22 Los fondos son para la Campaña Capital BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Families or individuals experiencing grief and desiring support, prayer, and/or sharing of grief are welcome Thursday March 14th from 7:00-8:00. Session is held in the Family Room inside the church. MINISTERIO DE DUELO Familias experimentando una perdida y necesidad de apoyo, oración, y compartimiento son bienvenidos. Jueves 14 de Marzo a las 7PM de la noche en el cuarto de los niños dentro de la Iglesia.

Working Together To Prevent Child Abuse

March 10, 2013

VIRTUS® Protecting God's Children™ Program VIRTUS® Protecting God's Children Adult Awareness Session is a three-hour training that helps clergy, staff, volunteers and parents to understand the facts and myths about child abuse; how perpetrators operate; and how caring adults can take five important steps to keep children safe. The parent session also stresses monitoring of computers, cell phones and other technology that perpetrators use to gain access to children and young people. Saint Mary’s Annual calendar of workshops:

Safety Program St. Mary’s Palmdale Virtus (First time) May 6th 2013 6:00 - 9:00 PM check in 5:45p.m. Rsvp 273-5554 [email protected] / Virtus primer vez el 6 de mayo More information: Archdiocese of Los Angeles information: http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/default.aspx Fingerprinting All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted. In the Parish we all work near children—All Saint Mary’s volunteers must be fingerprinted. For more information, Archdiocese of Los Angeles information: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/ Pages/fingerprinting.aspx Each site has duplicate forms that the applicant can fill out on site. One copy is kept by the operator and one is for the applicant’s record as a proof of compliance.

FINGERPRINTING SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE HUELLAS St. John Eudes 9901 Mason Ave. Chatsworth Wednesday, March 20th 12:00 PM - 3:40 PM & 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM Call for appt. 818-882-9323 English ex. 114 Spanish ex. 100

St. Bernardine of Siena 24410 Calvert St. Woodland Hills Wednesday, March 27th 12:00 PM - 3:40 PM & 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM Call for appt. 818-716-4730

______________________________________________________________________________ DID YOU KNOW? Charter for Protection of Children & Young People marks 10 years 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the US Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Charter contains practical and pastoral steps that address allegations of sexual abuse, prevent future abuse, and help abuse victims through the healing process. Over the past decade, more than 100,000 adults and children have undergone abuse awareness and prevention sessions in archdiocesan parishes and schools. More than 5,000 VIRTUS® sessions have been conducted, making access to this important training easily available. Additionally, the archdiocese continues to be one of the largest private organizations in California to fingerprint employees and volunteers (more than 100,000 to date) who work with our children.

¿SABIA USTED?

El Estatuto para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes Cumple 10 años

En el 2012 se conmemoro el decimo aniversario de la implementación del Estatuto adoptado por los Obispos de los Estados Unidos para la protección de niños y jóvenes. Es Estatuto contiene medidas prácticas y pastorales con relación a los casos de abuso sexual; sobre cómo prevenir futuros abusos y como ayudar a las víctimas de abuso durante el proceso de sanación. Durante la última década, más de 100,000 adultos y niños en nuestras parroquias y escuelas han participado en los programas para la concientización y prevención sobre el abuso sexual. Se han realizado más de 5 mil sesiones de VIRTUS®, poniendo este importante entrenamiento al alcance de todos. Además, la Arquidiócesis sigue siendo una de las más grandes organizaciones privadas en California que registra las huellas digitales de empleados y voluntarios (hasta la fecha más de 100,000) que trabajan con niños.